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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the La Vista, NE area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Ruth Ann Ruelas

Ruth Ann Ruelas

Nov 22, 2022

Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Ruelas was born in Lubbock, Texas to Roy and Ruth Lawson on December 21, 1958. She was the second eldest of six children.

Ruth attended Rockport High School. She graduated from Metro Community College with an Associate's Degree in Health and Human Services. Her tenure was with Sedgwick CMS in Omaha, Nebraska as a...

Mary Jean Stuehm

Mary Jean Stuehm

Nov 22, 2022

Mary Jean Stuehm passed away peacefully at age 92 on November 22, 2022 at Trinity Village in Papillion. She was born July 11, 1930, in Boelus, Nebraska to John and Elizabeth (McDonald) Elvers.  After a move to Omaha during the Great Depression when Mary was very young, she graduated from South High School in 1948 and began working at...

Lois A. Eggers

Lois A. Eggers

Nov 19, 2022

Lois A. Eggers was born in Webster City, Iowa on December 15, 1925, to Fred and Augusta Eggers.  She was the youngest of 8 children.  Her oldest sister, Helen, was 10 years old when Lois was born.  Helen often told her daughter Sue, how Helen rocked baby Lois to sleep at night, so their mother could get some rest....

Gordon L. Davis

Gordon L. Davis

Nov 17, 2022

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Marcella Davis; brother Butch Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Susan G. Davis; children Gordon (Edith) Davis, Jr., Ilainya (Frank) Granados, Eric Davis; grandchildren Missy, Tiffany, Brittany, Geno, Kaylee, Timothy, Caleb, Dominic and Caitlin; 11 great grandchildren; sister Joni Smith; numerous nieces,...

Larry G. Baker

Larry G. Baker

Nov 13, 2022

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Burl and Betty Baker; brother Dan Baker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Janet Baker;  daughter Linda (Mic) Vacek, grandson Trevor (Kayla) Vacek; son Kenny (Kim) Baker, grandsons Kevin and Keith (Lainie) Baker.

Private Family Burial

Margaret E. Ertzner

Margaret E. Ertzner

Nov 9, 2022

Margaret Eileen Marshall Ertzner passed away on November 9, 2022 in Omaha, NE, the city where she was born and raised. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was 82 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Bernice Marshall; her husband of 60 years, Delmar E. Ertzner;...

Hyun Sook Jo

Hyun Sook Jo

Nov 6, 2022

Hyun Sook Jo, a loving mother, and devoted grandmother, passed away on 6th November 2022 at the age of 83 years.  She was born in Jinhae, South Korea on 6th September 1939 to Suk Ku Kong and Young Hwa Kim,

Hyun emigrated from South Korea to the United States on 4th July 1969, following her husband who...

Sally Ann Schendt

Sally Ann Schendt

Oct 28, 2022

Sally was preceded in death by her parents Les and Arminta Davitt, sister-in-law Connie Davitt.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Steve Schendt; children Kris (Chris) Myers, Keely (Scott) Greenlee, Mark Schendt, Scott (Jodi) Schendt, Arielle (Bill) Clark and Trevor (Heidi) Schendt; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brothers Mike Davitt and Joe...

Robert M. Sledge

Robert M. Sledge

Oct 26, 2022

Bob Sledge 80, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. On Oct. 26, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, heart disease & emphysema. Bob was born & lived all his life in Omaha attending Cathedral Catholic Grade School & High School. He enjoyed watching all sports & was a loyal Husker fan. Bob was...

Cheryl R. Renaud

Cheryl R. Renaud

Oct 25, 2022

Cheryl R. Renaud passed away on October 25 th at the age of 62 at Bellevue Medical Center surrounded by her friends and family.  She was born January 4 th , 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Cheryl grew up in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to loving parents Raymond and Beatrice (Lamb) Brown.  She is from a very loving...

Dolores "Dee" Rita Pacholski

Dolores "Dee" Rita Pacholski

Oct 23, 2022

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Gloria Pacholski; sister Judith Pacholski-Wood; nephew David Applebee; brother-in-law Ronald Freer.

She is survived by her daughter Christina (Donnae) Benjamin; granddaughter Maisy Denae Benjamin and expected granddaughter Camryn Dee Benjamin;

siblings Cynthia Freer, Catherine (DooKett) Soto, William (Renee) Pacholski, Michael (Cathy) Pacholski, Jeannie (Lynda) Pacholski...

Trent Byron Aldrich

Trent Byron Aldrich

Oct 21, 2022

Trent Byron Aldrich passed away on the early morning of Friday, October 21, 2022, at the age of 41 years.

Trent was preceded in death by his grandparents Bob and Norma Corby and Oscar and Margaret Aldrich; and aunt Kathy Caywood.

He is survived by his loving parents Howard and Patricia Aldrich; brother Chris; sister...

Lorraine M. Williams

Lorraine M. Williams

Oct 20, 2022

Lorraine Madelene Williams passed away at home on the morning of Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 92 years.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Alva and son Charles.

She is survived by daughter Carol (Austin) Harmon; granddaughters Crystal Harmon, Dawn Morrison, Cindy (Eddie) Avila, and Tamara Williams;...

Ralph Lee Metzler

Ralph Lee Metzler

Oct 17, 2022

Ralph was born to Charles Addison Metzler and Olive Viola (Beaty) Metzler on Saturday, April 18, 1953. Although named Ralph, he went mostly by his middle name of Lee throughout his entire life. Born and raised in North Omaha, he lived on Corby Street in Omaha, NE, and later moved to Bedford Street, also in Omaha. He attended Clifton Hill...

Linda Sue Parsons

Linda Sue Parsons

Oct 17, 2022

Linda Sue Parsons was welcomed home by the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2022, at the age of 73 years.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents William and Evelyn Stolley She is survived by her loving husband Rev. Lynn; daughter Betsy (Aaron) Becker; son Robert; and 5 grandchildren

Edward D. Troutman

Edward D. Troutman

Oct 17, 2022

Edward was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Eva E. Troutman; parents Victor and Lillie Troutman; daughter Ann Diamond. He is survived by his children Debra (Don) Swartz, William Troutman, Douglas (Kathy) Troutman, Colleen Berg and James Edward Troutman; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Henry Kammerer

Henry Kammerer

Oct 16, 2022

Henry Kammerer was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Karl and Edythe (Anderson) Kammerer and passed away in Omaha on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

Henry was an avid golfer and bowler and continued these sports long after retiring from Union Pacific Railroad after 43 years of...

Patrick D. Brey

Patrick D. Brey

Oct 14, 2022

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jean Brey; parents-in-law, Eldon and Julia Chandler; and sister, Virginia Keenan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Debra; beloved children, Jennifer Brey and Jason (Kristy) Brey; beloved grandchildren, Jaida, Jailyn, and Kyler Brey: sister, Rita Brey; brother-in-law Bill Keenan; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cindy...

Frederick G. Hyda

Frederick G. Hyda

Oct 13, 2022

Fred "Freddy" Hyda

Of Omaha Nebraska passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving wife of 66 years Lorraine.

Fred is Survived by his 2 children Kevin (Teresa) Hyda and Mary Jayne (Myron) Throener. Grandchildren Rylie and Regan Hyda and Kyle...

Joann B. Gasper

Joann B. Gasper

Oct 10, 2022

Our hearts were overwhelmed with grief when JoAnn Gasper took flight to her predestined heavenly home. JoAnn had many roles and names. Wife (Honey-Bunny), Sister, Mom, Grammy, Gigi, Aunt, Friend & Jo.

Ron and JoAnn share a 68 year marriage and union of love which will never cease. They began...

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